Mercedes-Benz affected vehicles may be equipped with rear drive shaft bolt fasteners that may loosen and result in the rear drive shaft separating from the transmission or the rear axle differential.
The short version
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. reported a problem with the driveline driveshaft. Here is what owners need to know.
The affected vehicles may be equipped with rear drive shaft bolt fasteners that may loosen and result in the rear drive shaft separating from the transmission or the rear axle differential.
If the drive shaft separates, the vehicle will stall, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolt fasteners, tightening them as necessary, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 15V-709.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class |
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